The Epiphanies (Team 2) - January Challenge (Page 8)

GoGoGo - 2010-01-05 9:37 PM

A bike trainer is a little different, you can't fall off!  
 

D001 - 2010-01-05 10:45 PMI found a way! Awhile back, I almost took out my two front teeth as I went head-first into the handlebars. Just as I hit the handlebars, I broke my fall - and also broke a finger. So I ended up with a smashed lip and a broken finger. I looked really good. LOLYeah, Ms. Coordination. That's me. LOL

GoGoGo - 2010-01-05 9:49 PM

Oh boy, OK you can fall off. But it's not easy!!!Must have been a mechanical difficulty...couldn't have been you!

Atlantia - 2010-01-05 3:11 PM Are you kidding, no way am I going to the gym in January. The lap lanes are way too crowded. And I hear you on the people who walk and read magazines. In full makeup. And talking on the cell phone whilst there, wtf? I always feel really out of place at the gym, until I get into the water, and then I'm so in my own head and trying not to drown that I don't notice I'm being passed by some octogenarian doing the breast stroke. If I win the lottery I am so installing an Endless Pool. I guess I should buy a house first. Yeah, that's my lotto list: 1. buy house 2. install endless pool 3. hire hot pool boy 4. enjoy

D001 - 2010-01-05 10:12 PM Nah. It was me. LOL I can't remember what I was trying to do. Get onto the bike, I think. LOL

mav - 2010-01-06 7:39 AM Morning all! Sad to report I hurt my back 2 days ago. I have been in a drugged stupor since.I am not changing my goals just yet. I feel better today and will see my PT tommorow. Once I get a better idea of what I can do I will let you all know. I may try a swim tonight if I feel good.

mav - 2010-01-06 8:39 AM

Morning all! Sad to report I hurt my back 2 days ago. I have been in a drugged stupor since.I am not changing my goals just yet. I feel better today and will see my PT tommorow. Once I get a better idea of what I can do I will let you all know. I may try a swim tonight if I feel good.

yogachic - 2010-01-06 8:07 AM Hi Team!

Just checking in!  Since I just joined the team, I guess I should update everyone on what I've been doing.  I started marathon training last week, and Fri (New Year's Day!) was a 6-mile tempo run = 2 miles easy, 2 miles tempo, 2 miles easy.  Sunday was my long run, and it was my longest outdoor run (9 miles) since my half marathon in Nov. . . And I was running in windy, 5-degree whether the whole time! 

I didn't think the 9-miler was too bad, but then on Monday I had to cut short the lifting workout I had planned because my legs were really sore   So, instead I opted to just stretch and foam roll out my legs.  Unfortunately, that puts me slightly behind on my January goal of 10 hrs of strength training.

Last night was a speed session on the treadmill since I didn't feel like battling the cold & wind again.  I logged a total of 3.75, so I'm right no track for my run goal of the month.

mav - 2010-01-06 5:39 AM Morning all! Sad to report I hurt my back 2 days ago. I have been in a drugged stupor since.I am not changing my goals just yet. I feel better today and will see my PT tommorow. Once I get a better idea of what I can do I will let you all know. I may try a swim tonight if I feel good.

blujay65 - 2010-01-06 5:28 AM Good Morning team!

Knees a bit creaky today after yesterdays long run, so I'll rest today from running. I am hoping to get my bike set up on the trainer, I can't believe it's taken me so long do do this! In all actuality down here in the south we still get decent riding days but not recently, so I'm getting my little station set up and will do a wee bit of a work out. Have to go out of town on business for Thursday and Friday, so those days will probably be a wash.

Have a great day everyone!

brick94513 - 2010-01-06 2:07 PM



I actually like the trainer.  I tend to be much more task specific on the trainer and achieve a really targeted workout in an hour.  Not to mention, it allows me to squeeze that extra workout that I would otherwise miss when I'm alone with the kids.

brick94513 - 2010-01-06 2:00 PM

Not knowing your experience level, just a little word of caution.  Be careful with the speedwork.  In fact, many marathon plans avoid this form of work all together.  I prefer to still do speedwork, but I only do one form of speedwork per week (tempo, hills, or intervals).  I also make sure I have a rest day preceeding the workout.

Just my two cents....  I'll get off the soapbox now

yogachic - 2010-01-06 1:06 PM

Thanks!  No worries about the soap box   Any and all advice/ opinions are welcome!  This was actually something I debated on when I was trying to choose my marathon plan....

The one I decided to go with is the FIRST marathon training plan for people running their first marathon (http://www.furman.edu/first/fmtp.htm) at the suggestion of an ultrarunner/triathlete I know.  Her reasoning was that the plan only called for 3 runs a week, which is a lot less than most other marathon plans, so it'd be easier to incorporate into my HIM training.  You're also supposed to cross-train (or take easy runs) 2-3 days a week... so right now I'm lifting on my cross training days, and will start adding swim/bike workouts into my schedule starting in Feb. 

The only issue is that the 3 runs are all hard runs (1 interval, 1 tempo, and 1 long run).  I know they caution beginners against doing speedwork, but I'm not exactly sure if I'd be considered a beginner or not... I've been running off & on for two years, and I did a sprint, 3 olys, and 2 half marathons last year.  Not sure if that's enough to not be a beginner?  Also, the plan tells you the pace you're supposed to run at, based on your 10k race pace.  So hopefully I won't be running so fast that I'd injure myself.

So anyways, long story short, I AM kind of worried about all the speedwork, too.  I'm definitely watching it, though, which is why I'm taking extra steps to make sure I'm stretching/foam rolling/resting/recovering as necessary!

brick94513 - 2010-01-06 3:29 PM
I would be interested in hearing opinions on this plan.  In doing some quick research, it seems so contrary to other plans on the market.  Like you said, even though you are only running three times a week, the intensities of those runs are very high.  The distance and pace of the long run each week without the supporting weekly mileage stands out to me.  I was under the impression that your long run should be no more than 40-50 percent of your weekly mileage.  But, then again, I'm by no means an expert in this field.

Please don't take any of this the wrong way.  I'm not trying to bash.  I just would hate to see you get hurt.  Plus, I'm always craving new knowledge.

yogachic - 2010-01-06 5:36 PM



No offense taken at all!  I'd love to hear opinions as well, and also would hate to see myself get hurt!  I had this plan recommended to me by a friend in my tri club who uses it for her races as well (she does ultras as well as HIM's and IM's), but I'm definitely open to hearing what other people think about it too.